[Closes 23 Apr 2017] Research & Outreach Manager at Warwick Integrative Synthetic Biology Centre

The Warwick Integrative Synthetic Biology Centre (WISB) is looking for a Research & Outreach Manager. This post will suit a candidate with a background in research who wishes to develop a career in research programme management, learning and/or applying skills in financial oversight, grant proposal writing, research communication and outreach activities. The closing date for applications is 23rd April 2017.

Details can be found on http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AYP101/research-and-outreach-manager-75443-047/

[Closes 17 Apr 2017] Applications Scientist - Edinburgh Genome Foundry

[Closes 17-Apr-2017] Applications Scientist - Edinburgh Genome Foundry

We need a talented Application Scientist for the Edinburgh Genome Foundry (EGF), a facility for automated and high-throughput DNA assembly technologies based in the School of Biological Sciences, University of Edinburgh.

Are you looking for a unique role working in one of today’s most exciting and rapidly developing areas of science? Are you keen to get involved with the rise of automation in the lab? Then this is the role for you.

As Application Scientist you will be the responsible biologist for translating and delivering customer orders for large-scale DNA assembly using our robotic platform.

Candidates must have a graduate degree in biology plus substantial experience in relevant work. Knowledge of synthetic biology and experience with automated equipment is essential. This is an exciting opportunity to play a fundamental role in the success of an exciting and technologically advanced UK facility.

Please note that the deadline for applications is being extended to late April.

Search for Job reference number: 039193 at https://www.vacancies.ed.ac.uk

For further information contact Dr Hille Tekotte h.tekotte@ed.ac.uk

[Closes 21 April 2017] OpenPlant Research Associate in Prof. Alison Smith's lab, Cambridge University

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in Prof. Alison Smith's lab as part of the Cambridge OpenPlant Synthetic Biology Centre. OpenPlant is a joint initiative between the University of Cambridge, John Innes Centre, TSL and the Earlham Institute, funded by BBSRC and EPSRC, which promotes interdisciplinary exchange, open technologies and responsible innovation for sustainable agriculture and conservation.

This position is aimed at generating novel regulatory elements based on riboswitches for plant and algal biotechnology. Riboswitches are sequences within the mRNA that respond to metabolites or other small molecules to alter production of the encoded protein, and offer flexible and tuneable elements to control transgene expression.

You will join the multidisciplinary team in central Cambridge at the Department of Plant Sciences, where the group focuses on a range of algal molecular biology and biotechnology projects. The principal tasks will be:

i) To identify riboswitches from diverse organisms that have already been characterised and shown to regulate transgene expression in their native hosts. These RNA sensors will be used in the generation of new expression platforms that allow metabolite-inducible expression of transgenes. To meet this objective the design, construction and testing of the different elements of these expression platforms will follow synthetic biology principled approaches.

ii) To test the responsiveness of the different riboswitches for the control of transgene expression in different photosynthetic eukaryotic organisms (including microalgae and plants).

Experience in recombinant DNA techniques is essential. Knowledge of systems or synthetic biology is highly desirable, as is familiarity with microbiology, metabolic engineering, and/or metabolism. The successful candidate should have the capacity to communicate effectively, work as part of a team, and take a lead role in the design and execution of the research programme as required. In addition, the PDRA will be expected to be involved in supporting junior scientists in the laboratory. You should hold a PhD in a relevant subject.

• Salary: £29,301-£38,183
• Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years, in the first instance.
• Closing date: 21 April 2017
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• Please upload your CV with publication list, and covering letter to support your application.
• Please quote reference PD11744 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The interviews are scheduled to be held in the week beginning 8 May 2017.

Please note if you have not received any news from us 1 month after the closing date you should consider that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

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[Closes 3 April 2017] Postdoctoral Researcher - Plant Synthetic Biology

Opportunity for an outstanding post-doctoral scientist to work on a collaborative project between the Patron Group at the Earlham Institute (EI) and the O'Connor group at The John Innes Centre (JIC). The project aims to improve plant production chassis for heterologous bioproduction of proteins (including vaccines) and metabolites and to contribute to our understanding of how the rich endogenous metabolism of plants detoxifies foreign molecules. The post-holder will have access to facilities at the Earlham DNA Foundry, interact with stakeholders at LeafSystems® and have the opportunity to work and collaborate with scientists in the Cambridge-Norwich OpenPlant Synthetic Biology Research Centre.

For details see: http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/jobs/606787-postdoctoral-researcher or http://www.earlham.ac.uk/postdoctoral-researcher-plant-synthetic-biology-0

[Closes 27 Mar 2017] CSIRO Synthetic Biology Fellowships

The CSIRO Future Science Platform in Synthetic Biology has released a call for national and international applicants for CSIRO Synthetic Biology Future Science Fellowships. See below and https://research.csiro.au/synthetic-biology-fsp/ for more information:

Synthetic Biology Fellowships

Applications are now open for the CSIRO Synthetic Biology Future Science Fellowships, an initiative of CSIRO's new Synthetic Biology Future Science Platform (SynBio FSP).

The scheme aims to attract outstanding national and international early-career post-doctoral researchers (equivalent to Academic Levels A and B, or in exceptional circumstances, Level C) to expand Australian research capacity in synthetic biology. A key element of the SynBio FSP is establishment of a collaborative community of practice extending across CSIRO and Australia more broadly, and linking into international efforts in the field. The SynBio FSP is built on a philosophy of responsible development of synthetic biology technology, striving for ethical outcomes and working within the bounds of social acceptance.

Fellowships will be hosted at a Host Organisation (usually an Australian University, but other Australian research organisations may also be eligible) and will be a partnership between the Fellow, CSIRO, and the Host Organisation. Fellows will be employed by the Host Organisation but will maintain a strong linkage to CSIRO through a partnering CSIRO Mentor(s) and various joint activities designed to support development of a synthetic biology community of practice across Australia

How to apply?

Further information and application instructions for the Fellowships are available at: https://research.csiro.au/synthetic-biology-fsp/

Applications must be submitted by 5pm Australian Eastern Standard Time, 27th March 2017.

Enquiries can be directed to: SynBioFSP@csiro.au

[Closes 7 Mar 2017] OpenPlant Research Associate (Haseloff Lab)

A position is open for a postdoctoral research associate based at the OpenPlant Laboratory in Cambridge, within the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Cambridge, and directed by Prof. Jim Haseloff.

The appointee will develop a research project based on the development of new synthetic biology tools for engineering traits in the model plant Marchantia polymorpha. Work with Marchantia allows streamlined approaches to genome modification, secondary metabolism and morphogenetic engineering. We are looking for a highly motivated post-doctoral scientist to work in this area.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a strong background in plant molecular biology or synthetic biology, including a PhD in a relevant area. Experience with synthetic biology, plant molecular biology and advanced microscopy will be advantageous.

OpenPlant is a BBSRC-EPSRC funded Synthetic Biology Research Centre. It is based in the United Kingdom and is a collaboration between the University of Cambridge and the John Innes Centre and The Sainsbury Laboratory, Norwich. The OpenPlant SBRC is focused on the development of open foundational technologies for plant synthetic biology and their application for engineering new traits in crop systems. OpenPlant will (i) fund interdisciplinary efforts in plant Synthetic Biology, to explore novel foundational technologies and applications, build shared resources and provide a point of exchange for young scientists and entrepreneurs; (ii) promote two-tier intellectual property models that will promote sharing of DNA components and freedom-to-operate for commercial applications of plant synthetic biology, and (iii) address responsible innovation, and explore the potential wider impacts of synthetic biology on sustainable practices in agriculture, bioproduction, land use and environmental conservation.

• Salary: £29,301-£38,183
• Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 2 September 2019 in the first instance.
• Closing date: 7 March 2017
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• Please upload your CV and covering letter, ensuring you list at least 2 referees.
• Please quote reference PD11358 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
• For further information contact Prof Jim Haseloff (jh295@cam.ac.uk)

Please note if you have not received any news from us 1 month after the closing date you should consider that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

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[Closes 4 Jan 2017] Readership in Synthetic Biology, University of Cambridge - Department of Engineering

Location: CambridgeSalary: £59,400 (Grade 11) Hours: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent Placed on: 2nd November 2016 Closes: 4th January 2017 Job Ref: NM09701

Applications are invited for a Readership in Synthetic Biology at the University of Cambridge. This is a tenure-track position at a level equivalent to Associate Professor and will be based in the Department of Engineering and is supported by the School of Biological Sciences (SBS). We particularly encourage applicants who complement current research within Engineering and SBS, and who are motivated to explore interdisciplinary collaborations. The successful candidate will have an established experimental research program in a topic including, but not limited to:

• Design and engineering of synthetic genetic circuits (both cellular and cell-free)
• Genome engineering
• Biosensing and biological signal processing
• Spatio-temporal gene regulation
• Engineering of multicellular interactions and tissue structure/function.

In addition, research may combine theoretical and numerical approaches with experiments. The successful candidate will have, or be expected to develop, a record of world-class research commensurate with the international reputation and top-rank research rating of the Department.

The candidate will be expected to contribute exciting and innovative teaching material to our rapidly growing bioengineering courses in the Engineering curriculum, with teaching and administration accounting for approximately 40% of the role. Teaching responsibilities will include contributing to undergraduate courses, supervising undergraduate projects, examining and supervising post-graduate students.

The position is based in the Engineering Department in Cambridge.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit:

www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/10986. This will take you to the role on the University’s Job Opportunities pages. There you will need to click on the 'Apply online' button and register an account with the University's Web Recruitment System (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form.

In addition to this, please ensure that you upload the application documentation as follows:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• A publications list
• Statement of professional, teaching and research experience and describe your future research plans (no more than two A4 pages)

If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 4 January 2017. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the HR Office (hr-office@eng.cam.ac.uk, +44 (0) 1223 332615).

Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Michael Sutcliffe (mpfs@eng.cam.ac.uk), +44 (0) 1223 332996.

Please quote reference NM09701 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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[Closes 17 Nov 2016] OpenPlant PDRA to engineer circadian rhythms

As part of the OpenPlant Project (www.openplant.org) the Webb Lab in Department of Plant Science, University of Cambridge are looking to hire a postdoctoral researcher to engineer circadian rhythms in the model plant Marchantia.

OpenPlant is a joint initiative between the University of Cambridge, John Innes Centre, TSL and the Earlham Institute, funded by BBSRC and EPSRC. OpenPlant is a synthetic biology programme that promotes interdisciplinary exchange, open technologies and responsible innovation for sustainable agriculture and conservation.

We are seeking to hire a trained plant molecular biologist to contribute to the foundational tools and trait engineering programmes of OpenPlant. Synthetic parts will be developed for the measurement and manipulation of circadian rhythms in the model plant Marchantia. The PDRA will use and contribute new tools to the OpenPlant parts library to permit the measurement, perturbation and visualisation of circadian rhythms using luminescent and fluorescent probes with advanced image analysis algorithms. The developed parts will be used to understand and engineer entrainment, which is the pathway by which circadian clocks synchronise with the environment.

You should have a PhD is a relevant subject. Experience of molecular genetics, including RNA analysis, making transgenic lines and handling transgenic organisms is essential. Knowledge of circadian rhythms in Arabidopsis is desirable.

Contact Professor Alex Webb for further details aarw2@cam.ac.uk

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

More information and to apply >>

[Closes 7 October 2016] Postdoctoral position in synthetic biology at University of Lausanne, Switzerland

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the group of Professor Yolanda Schaerli, Department of Fundamental Microbiology, University of Lausanne, Switzerland to build synthetic gene regulatory networks in E. coli.

Postdoctoral position in synthetic biology

• Department of Fundamental Microbiology, University of Lausanne
• Starting date: March 1st 2017 or by arrangement

Qualification:

Candidates should hold a PhD in life sciences and have a strong background in synthetic and/or molecular biology. Experience with RNA circuits or computational modelling would be a plus.

Postdoctoral applicants should have one or more first-author publications in major peer-reviewed international journals. A good command of the English language, a high personal motivation to excel in science and a curious mind are required. 

Work description:

The Schaerli lab (www.yschaerli.com) carries out interdisciplinary research at the interface between synthetic, systems and evolutionary biology. We will move to the Department of Fundamental Microbiology, University of Lausanne in January 2017. We are looking for a motivated post-doc to join our team in Lausanne. 

The selected candidate will work on building synthetic gene regulatory networks in the chassis E. coli, using a combination of experimental and computational approaches. In the second phase of the project these networks will be subjected to laboratory evolution experiments to test evolutionary hypotheses. The postdoc will have the opportunity to lead research projects and work with motivated PhD and Master students. The qualified candidate will benefit from working in a very stimulating and international research environment in a young team with access to state of the art facilities.

How to apply:

Please send your full application including motivation letter, CV, list of publications and the names and addresses of three referees to: yolanda.schaerli at unil.ch.

[Closes 1 Nov 2016] Job advert for Chair in Synthetic Biology at Concordia University, Montreal

Concordia University, Montreal, Canada are advertising a tenure track position of "Canada Research Chair Tier II in Synthetic Biology". Deadline for applications is 1 November 2016. The position is advertised in both Science and Nature:

http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/jobs/590769-canada-research-chair-tier-ii-in-synthetic-biology

http://jobs.sciencecareers.org/job/423510/canada-research-chair-tier-ii-in-synthetic-biology/

[Closes 31 Aug 2016] Job opportunity for Synthetic Biology SRI Administrative Assistant

The Synthetic Biology Strategic Research Initiative (SRI) is based in the Department of Plant Sciences. We are seeking a part-time (0.5FTE) Administrative Assistant who will work closely with the SRI Co-ordinator, Dr Jenny Molloy, in the research group of Professor Jim Haseloff (SRI Chair).

The role-holder will provide administrative support to the Synthetic Biology SRI Co-ordinator, maintain a website for the initiative, assist with events, publicity organisation, committee meetings and other related administration.

The successful candidate will have an A-Level in Biology, or equivalent; knowledge of web design and implementation; the ability to use social media as a PR tool in a professional setting; events management experience. You will have excellent communication skills and a pro-active and flexible approach.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, see the listing on jobs.ac.uk.

[Closes 14 Aug 2016] Vacancy at Earlham Institute, Postdoctoral Researcher - Synthetic Biology

Application deadline 14 Aug 2016Apply here >> The Synthetic Biology Group at the Earlham Institute is part of the science faculty and is engaged in engineering photosynthetic organisms for bio-production and improving plants for increased production and nutritive value. We are interested in the development of foundational tools and technologies for plant synthetic biology and also in applying such tools, including precision genome engineering technologies, to adapt photosynthetic organisms for industrial biotechnology and to make crops that are healthier to consume and less environmentally damaging to cultivate. We believe in responsible and open innovation and science and are actively engaged with efforts to extend this ethos to bioresources.

We currently have an opportunity for an outstanding post-doctoral scientist within our Synthetic Biology Group. The candidate must have a comprehensive understanding of the principles of genomics and molecular biology, and be proficient in techniques used in the design and construction of genetic circuits.

The project aims to design and assess novel synthetic regulatory elements for plants. In doing so we will gain an understanding of plant promoter architecture and advance technologies for quantifying expression from genetic circuits in plant cells.

The post holder will have a PhD in Synthetic Biology, Molecular Biology, Plant Molecular Biology or a related subject with an understanding of the control of transcription and gene expression, particularly in eukaryotes. Experience in molecular biology laboratory techniques, including molecular cloning, recombinant DNA technologies, genotyping and assessment of gene expression is essential and experience in genomic data analysis and transformation and transfection of plant cells is desirable.

The post holder will have access to the cutting edge laboratory automation facilities in the Earlham Institute’s DNA Foundry and also interact with other synthetic biology ventures on Norwich Science Park e.g. the OpenPlant Synthetic Biology Centre.

The Earlham Institute is a vibrant, contemporary research institute. We host one of the largest computing hardware facilities dedicated to life science research in Europe and our aim is to ensure that biological science in the UK has access to a skill base in genomics and bioinformatics to deliver programmes leading to improved food security, advances in industrial biotechnology and improved human health and wellbeing.

At EI we offer competitive salaries, excellent defined contribution pension scheme, life assurance, tailored learning and development and onsite sports facilities that are available to all staff and their guests.

Cambridge Consultants: Senior Scientist – Synthetic Biology

From the Cambridge Consultants website:

We are looking for an outstanding molecular biologist to drive this work forward.  With current expert knowledge in molecular biology techniques you will form the core of the team carrying out work in our labs and delivering answers to our clients.

As Senior Scientist – Synthetic Biology you will play a key role in establishing our technical ability in this new field.

Working with the Head of Synthetic Biology, your main purpose will be to establish the Cambridge Consultants biology lab as a centre for engineering biological systems in bacteria and yeast and use this facility to perform client projects.  You will help build a capability that can design, build and test biological systems in a rapid and cost-effective way.

You will do this by:

• Providing expert scientific knowledge in molecular biology and genetics, particularly the functions and processes within cells and the current methods and techniques used in the lab to characterise nucleic acids, proteins and metabolites
• Designing DNA constructs to meet specific phenotypic or metabolomic requirements
• Designing and executing experimental protocols to transform, culture and characterise cells
• Providing oversight and management of the biology lab, particularly for biological health and safety matters and for data management within the lab.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on, experienced, senior scientist, who wants to build their technical capabilities, create an efficient lab for engineering biology and deliver excellent solutions to client problems.  You will be used to working in multidisciplinary teams alongside other scientific and technical experts.

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[Closes 29 April 2016] PDRA in Sustainable PoLymers from Algae Sugars and Hydrocarbons (University of Cambridge)

Applications are invited for a fixed term Postdoctoral Research Associate position to join an EU FP7 Collaborative Project SPLASH (Sustainable PoLymers from Algae Sugars and Hydrocarbons). The post holder will verify the function of the putative genes from B. braunii using a synthetic biology pipeline.

For more details and to apply see the Department of Plant Sciences page >>

Applications are invited for a fixed term Postdoctoral Research Associate position to join an EU FP7 Collaborative Project SPLASH (Sustainable PoLymers from Algae Sugars and Hydrocarbons). This multidisciplinary project brings together over 20 different partners from academia and industry to investigate the possibility of making plastics from extracellular polysaccharides and hydrocarbons produced by the oleaginous green alga Botryococcus braunii. A major aspect of the work is to sequence the genome of B. braunii, and to carry out transcriptomic / proteomic / metabolomics analysis to identify putative genes encoding enzymes involved in synthesis of these polymers.

The post holder will be based in central Cambridge and work in the group of Prof Alison Smith to verify the function of the putative genes from B. braunii by expression in a heterologous host, namely Chlamydomonas reinhardtii. The approach taken will involve a synthetic biology pipeline, using standard parts and workflow already developed in Prof. Smith's lab.

The successful candidate must have a PhD in an appropriate field, and research experience in molecular biology (ideally including synthetic biology approaches), and genetic engineering of microorganisms, together with a good knowledge of regulation of gene expression and metabolism. Experience with laboratory handling of microalgae or microbiology, and/or analysis of RNA seq data, is highly desirable.

• Salary: £28,982-£37,768
• Closing date: 29 April 2016
• Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 year in the first instance.
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The interviews are scheduled to be held in the week beginning 2 May 2016 as the position is available for an immediate start. For more information contact Alison Smith (algae@plantsci.cam.ac.uk).

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[Closes 17 Mar 2016] Postdoctoral Research Fellow in SynBio Governance

The Innogen Institute is advertising for a research fellow to take up a 2-year post to work in collaboration with two large science projects in the University of Edinburgh, the UK Centre for Mammalian Synthetic Biology (CMSB) and Implantable Micro-systems for Personalised Anti-Cancer Therapy (IMPACT).

You will conduct social/policy research for two science projects, UK Centre for Mammalian Synthetic Biology (CMSB) and Implantable Micro-systems for Personalised Anti-Cancer Therapy (IMPACT), investigating the governance processes in place for the relevant technologies and how they will influence future innovative value chains.

This is a fixed term, full time post tenable for a 24 month period from a flexible start date of 2 May 2016. This post attracts an annual salary of £31,656 to £37,768 per annum based on 35 hours each week (pro rata).

Closing Date: 5pm (GMT) on Thursday 17th March 2016.

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OpenPlant seeks a Laboratory Research Technician (Fixed Term)

More info and application >>>

A position is open for a Research Technician in the OpenPlant Laboratory in Cambridge, based in the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Cambridge, under the direction of Prof. Jim Haseloff.

Work there will focus on the development of foundational technologies for engineering of the model plant Marchantia polymorpha. The newly renovated laboratory houses state of the art equipment for automated DNA assembly, genome editing, plant transformation, cytometry and high throughput microscopy.

The appointee will work closely to the OpenPlant Laboratory Manager and the successful candidate will be involved in: - Assisting in the maintenance of the lab and providing general laboratory support work. - Supporting plant transformation and tissue culture workflows in a high throughput environment. - Providing technical support for microbiological, molecular biology and microscopy experiments in a synthetic biology lab.

The successful candidate will have a background in molecular biology or synthetic biology, and demonstrate an ability to work independently. Experience with tissue culture procedures, plant work, synthetic biology techniques, microscopy, and laboratory management will be advantageous.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 2 September 2019 in the first instance.

OpenPlant Post-doctoral Research Associate position (deadline 22 Dec)

Applications are invited for a Post-doctoral Research Associate position in the group of Dr Sebastian Schornack at the Sainsbury Laboratory (SLCU), Cambridge University, to study early descendant land plants.

Apply here >>>

The position is part of the OpenPlant (http://openplant.org/) project. OpenPlant is a BBSRC-EPSRC funded Synthetic Biology Research Centre. It is based in the United Kingdom and is a collaboration between the University of Cambridge, the John Innes Centre and The Sainsbury Laboratory Norwich. The successful candidate will benefit from engagement with laboratories in all partner organisations.

Along our group's general interest in understanding principles of plant colonisation by filamentous microbes, the candidate will study filamentous pathogen interactions with liverworts and hornworts. Main model organisms will be the Agrobacterium-transformable liverwort Marchantia polymorpha and related species. The successful candidate will develop new molecular biological and genetic resources (in particular TAL effector activators and repressors) to modulate gene expression in early descendant plants (e.g. Liverworts/hornworts). The candidate will be provided with horticultural/technician support and will be able to team up with post docs studying plant-microbe interactions in angiosperms.

Candidates must have, or be close to completing, a PhD in Plant Biology, Plant Biotechnology, or related field. Knowledge of modular cloning strategies such as GoldenGate cloning is essential. Previous experience with synthetic biology and/or TAL effector assembly as well as handling of sterile plants, Agrobacterium-mediated plant transformation or knowledge on plant-microbe interactions, is desirable. Also desirable is previous experience with liverworts, hornworts or other early descendant plants. Proficiency in sequence analysis, general biological databases, qPCR analysis and confocal fluorescence microscopy is also required.

The successful candidate will be fully involved in the basic research in these areas whilst also writing up their research work for presentation and publication. The post holder may be required to assist in the supervision of student projects, provide instructions to students and deliver seminars relating to their research area.

Good communication skills are essential as the post holder will need to work well in a team and collaborate with other researchers in the Institute. Candidates would ideally have published or submitted papers in this area. Candidates should demonstrate a history of science communication (e.g. presentations, outreach activities, teaching).

The Laboratory provides a welcoming and collaborative environment with a wide-range of family-friendly benefits and development opportunities. More about the Sainsbury Laboratory, generic further information for the role and details of what the University offers to employees, can be found at: http://www.slcu.cam.ac.uk/.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

Job: Lectureship in Synthetic Biology

The Centre for Bacterial Cell Biology and Interdisciplinary Computing and Complex BioSystems (ICOS) research group are recruiting a tenured track Lectureship/Senior Lectureship (Assistant or Associate Professor in the American system) in

Synthetic Biology/Nanotechnology. Early applications are encouraged.

For informal enquires please contact the CSBB director, Professor Natalio Krasnogor.

Read more details about and how to apply for this exciting post.

ZuvaSyntha scientist and business development vacancies (based in BioPark Hertfordshire)

More info in the ZuvaSyntha website ZuvaSyntha is a young and exciting UK SME working in the rapidly expanding Industrial Biotechnology sector. Recently formed through the merger of BioSyntha Technology Ltd and ZuvaChem LLC, we are developing novel microbial-based routes to renewable intermediate and specialty chemicals.

ZuvaSyntha is planning to expand and seeks to appoint outstanding candidates for the following roles:

• Business Development Manager
• Senior Biochemist
• Scientist/Senior Scientist in Molecular Biology and Strain Development

Postdoc vacancies at SynthSys, Edinburgh (close mid- to late-July 2015)

More info from SynthSys website